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And Reds boss Karanka also revealed that they are looking to sign a free agent left-back, after terminating the contract of Armand Traore earlier in the week, allowing him to sign for Cardiff.

Ben Watson of Watford celebrates scoring the winner at West Brom (Image: Getty)

Reports in Spain have linked Forest with the experienced 32-year-old former Real Sociedad, Manchester City, Lazio, Norwich and Las Palmas full-back, Javier Garrido, who has most recently played with AEK Larnaca.

Forest have already made seven new additions in the last few days, but Karanka says the club's business might not be done yet.

“It is a position where, if we find something interesting, maybe we can do something to improve,” said Karanka. “It is something we are looking at.

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“I did not bring my folder of targets with me today… but maybe there are other targets. They will be players who want to come. But if nobody else does arrive, I am not concerned.

“If something interesting is possible, that would improve us, that is good.”

Karanka confirmed that midfielder Watson is a free agent Forest are looking at.

Boss Aitor Karanka talks to the press (Image: NFFC)

Watson scored the only goal of the game as Wigan lifted the FA Cup by beating Manchester City in 2013 and has notched up more than 400 professional appearances with Crystal Palace, Wigan, QPR, West Brom and the Hornets.

But he has made only eight starts and three sub appearances for Watford this season, with six of those coming in the Premier League, before having his contract terminated by the Hornets yesterday.

“I think Ben has finished his contract with Watford and he is a good player. If he is free and he is a good player, I like him,” said Karanka.